THE TENSION: Combat Camera: Aboard USS John S McCain, March 20, 2009

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 17, 2009) An SH-60B helicopter stands by on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) after making an emergency landing due to poor visibility. McCain is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2009) Line handlers aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) stand by as the ship approaches the Republic of Korea oiler ROKS Hwachon (AOE 59) for an underway replenishment. McCain is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and is underway supporting Exercise Foal Eagle 09. Foal Eagle is a joint exercise involving U.S. and Republic of Korea naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) receives a fuel line from the Republic of Korea oiler ROKS Hwachon (AOE 59), during an underway replenishment. McCain, one of seven Arleigh Burke destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is underway in support of Exercise Foal Eagle 09, a joint exercise between the U.S. and ROK naval services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 4, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) maneuver a recovered training torpedo after completing a torpedo exercise. McCain, one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 1, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) fires its MK-45 five-inch gun system during a gunnery exercise. McCain, one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is currently serving as the flagship for exercise MultiSail. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.)